"We played like it was the final."

Tonight (April 4th), the Vietnam U17 team will face Australia U17 in the 2025 AFC U17 Championship finals. Head coach Cristiano Roland affirmed that the Vietnam U17 team is ready and will approach each match with the highest determination.

Looking back at the preparation process, coach Cristiano Roland expressed satisfaction with what his players showed during the training camp and in the friendly matches. He emphasized: "This is a crucial time and we have prepared many different tactics after the players have demonstrated their abilities."

Assessing the opponent, the Brazilian strategist said that the coaching staff had thoroughly studied and prepared for both defense and attack. “The whole team is ready for the first match. I have also considered several possible scenarios and the team will have to make changes. Everything is prepared. Every match for the Vietnam U17 team is a final,” emphasized Coach Cristiano Roland.

Coach Cristiano Roland also admitted that physical stature is not a strong point for the Vietnam U17 team. This requires the team to focus especially on aerial balls and set pieces. “We have prepared thoroughly and believe the players will do well. The important thing is to maintain maximum concentration throughout the 90 minutes,” he said.

The match between the Vietnam U17 team and the Australia U17 team will take place at 6:00 PM local time on April 4th (10:00 PM Vietnam time).

On the evening of April 3rd, coach Cristiano Roland and his team completed their preparations with a final training session at the Taif training ground. To help the players relax, Coach Roland reduced the training intensity, mainly organizing physical games to create an enthusiastic atmosphere. The players all showed high determination, ready to face and overcome the challenges.